1151436-95 | Husqvarna 359 EPA III guide

1151436-95

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Husqvarna 359 EPA III manual 1151436-95

Contents

357XP EPA I 359 EPA English Symbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customer What is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw? Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping system Stop switch Cutting equipmentMufﬂer General rules Chain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teeth Tensioning the chain Checking chain lubrication Lubricating cutting equipmentFilling with chain oil Checking wear on cutting equipment Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Working with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling Fuel Fuel safety FuelingTransport and storage Long-term storage Starting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engine Stopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructions General rules Basic cutting technique Terms Limbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cut FellingDirectional cuts Cutting trees and branches that are in tension Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree How to avoid kickback What is kickback?General advice Cutting the trunk into logs General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet H Checking the brake trigger Immediately Mufﬂer Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Fitting the starter Adjustment of the oil pump Air Injection centrifugal cleaningWhen making adjustments Needle bearing lubrication Temperature 0C 32F or colder Winter useHeated handles Electrical carburetor heating Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Technical Data Technical data 058 Bar and chain combinations050 Saw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Repair or Replacement of Parts Repair or American Standard Safety Precautions Safety precautions for chain saw usersKickback safety precautions Other safety precautions 1151436-95